By completing the Bound States Calculation Lab in [[Resource(bsclab)]], users will be able to: a) understand the concept of bound states, b) the meaning of the eigenvalues and the eigenvectors, and c) the form of the eigenvalues and eigenvectors for rectangular, parabolic and triangular confinement.

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The specific objectives of the Bound States Calculation Lab are:

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[[Image(models.jpg, 400px)]]

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== Recommended Reading ==

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Users who are new to the concept of bound states and solution of the Schrodinger equation for bound states should consult the following resources:

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1. D. K. Ferry:

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2. S. Datta

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== Demo ==

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[[Resource(6901)]]

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[[Resource(6842)]]

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== Theoretical descriptions ==

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* [[Resource(7224)]] (tutorial)

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* [[Resource(9094)]] (physical, analytical model)

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* [[Resource(8797)]] (simulation)

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* [[Resource(9098)]] (computational model)

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* [[Resource(9092)]] (implementation details and source code

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dissemination)

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== Tool Verification ==

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Verification of the PN-Junction tool is done by comparison of the

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simulation results for the electric field in equilibrium with the depletion

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charge approximation results. This verification process can be done only

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while running the tool, as it superimposes the depletion charge

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approximation results.

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[[Resource(9138)]]

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== Examples ==

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The following [[Resource(9096)]] are described in detail:

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Example 1: Equilibrium PN-Junction

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Example 2: PN-Junction Under Bias

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Example 3: Non-Symmetric Junction

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Example 4: Series Resistance

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== Exercises and Homework Assignments ==

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1. [[Resource(5177)]]

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2. [[Resource(893)]]

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3. [[Resource(6979)]]

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4. [[Resource(4894)]]

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5. [[Resource(4896)]]

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6. [[Resource(4898)]]

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7. [[Resource(5179)]]

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8. [[Resource(5183)]]

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== Solutions to Exercises ==

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Solutions are provided only to instructors!

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== Evaluation ==

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This test will assess the users conceptual understanding of the physical,